Everyone has the right to privacy. However, if it is done without the other party’s knowledge, does it count as invading one’s privacy? The ethics of journalists using hidden cameras to report people smugglers comes back around to whether the usage is necessary and if it is morally right. I agree to the use of hidden cameras to a certain extent.
People smugglers consists of both groups and individuals who assist others to illegally enter a country at a high price through irregular methods—both air and sea access. This is a serious offense and it has put many lives at risk. Thus, in order to break this business up it is vital that those who make people smuggling their priority, face the full force of law.
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Does this statement still relate to the smugglers? Their actions might have been dishonorable and immoral, but having his or her crime shown in the public's eye has ruin his image and pride, and greatly shatter any chance he might have to turn himself in to the authorities and redeem himself.
One way to wage whether hidden cameras are ethical or not is to discuss moral theories or philosophical theories, that proves how people will benefit in different situations and whether the process of filming will be recognized by the public. Moral ethics can be associated with 2 theories; teleological and deontological. In Utilitarian Teleology, moral rights is derived from producing an achievable and desirable outcome. Whereas, in Kantian Deontology, process (action) plays a more important role than the consequence.
The first theory I will be discussing about falls under one of the teleological ethics; the theory of Utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill. Teleological ethics "consider moral rights when producing an achievable and desirable outcome.” Primarily, this theory means that the process should bring about the most utility and whether or not it is morally right or wrong depends on the …show more content…
However, standing at the smugglers point of view, we would be invading personal space and we are also depriving them the rights to own up to their own actions. Everyone deserves a fair chance nonetheless human rights. Who are we to say that these criminals will never own up to their mistakes? And who are we to make the choices for them.
Applying both theories to this case study, it reveals that both process and outcome plays a very important role. In this case, I will not be talking about whether it is legalized or not, because it is recognized by the European Court of Human Rights, but whether it is moral to do so. There’s 2 different sets of belief and both are morally right to a certain extent. Utilitarian Teleology focuses on the outcome whereas Kantian Deontology focuses on the process.
I feel both theories apply significantly in achieving the most desirable outcome. Yes, a journalist is just doing his or her job but so are the smugglers. The difference; one recognized by the public and the other is criticized. Then again, both has its own motives. However, if smuggling is putting another life at risk, something should be done. Hidden filming may be the only way to save both parties. At the same time, giving the smugglers a chance at redeeming
People smugglers consists of both groups and individuals who assist others to illegally enter a country at a high price through irregular methods—both air and sea access. This is a serious offense and it has put many lives at risk. Thus, in order to break this business up it is vital that those who make people smuggling their priority, face the full force of law.
Many who allow themselves to be smuggled …show more content…
Does this statement still relate to the smugglers? Their actions might have been dishonorable and immoral, but having his or her crime shown in the public's eye has ruin his image and pride, and greatly shatter any chance he might have to turn himself in to the authorities and redeem himself.
One way to wage whether hidden cameras are ethical or not is to discuss moral theories or philosophical theories, that proves how people will benefit in different situations and whether the process of filming will be recognized by the public. Moral ethics can be associated with 2 theories; teleological and deontological. In Utilitarian Teleology, moral rights is derived from producing an achievable and desirable outcome. Whereas, in Kantian Deontology, process (action) plays a more important role than the consequence.
The first theory I will be discussing about falls under one of the teleological ethics; the theory of Utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill. Teleological ethics "consider moral rights when producing an achievable and desirable outcome.” Primarily, this theory means that the process should bring about the most utility and whether or not it is morally right or wrong depends on the …show more content…
However, standing at the smugglers point of view, we would be invading personal space and we are also depriving them the rights to own up to their own actions. Everyone deserves a fair chance nonetheless human rights. Who are we to say that these criminals will never own up to their mistakes? And who are we to make the choices for them.
Applying both theories to this case study, it reveals that both process and outcome plays a very important role. In this case, I will not be talking about whether it is legalized or not, because it is recognized by the European Court of Human Rights, but whether it is moral to do so. There’s 2 different sets of belief and both are morally right to a certain extent. Utilitarian Teleology focuses on the outcome whereas Kantian Deontology focuses on the process.
I feel both theories apply significantly in achieving the most desirable outcome. Yes, a journalist is just doing his or her job but so are the smugglers. The difference; one recognized by the public and the other is criticized. Then again, both has its own motives. However, if smuggling is putting another life at risk, something should be done. Hidden filming may be the only way to save both parties. At the same time, giving the smugglers a chance at redeeming